Some bartending schools put you in a classroom and just teach you recipes and theory. At Mix 'em Up, we fully believe in hands-on training. Our only “classroom” is a full working bar, designed to simulate a busy nightspot; we even play music and use disco lighting! This valuable experience will help you feel right at home on day one of your first bartending job.

Here are photos of our three locations to give you an idea of the atmosphere of our bartending classes:

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q - Why go to bartending school, can't I learn on the job?
• A - No, most bars will not hire you without training or experience. They do not want to take the time or incur the expense that it would take to train every new employee.
• Q - Once I graduate, will I be prepared to start a bartending job/career?
• A - Yes, after 40 hours of complete hands on training in one of our fully equipped training centers, you will have the knowledge and confidence of an experienced bartender. (you will do more here during our 40 hour course than most working bartenders do in a month).
• Q - Do you use real Liquor?
• A - No, no bartending school does. Everything looks real, but you wouldn't want to drink it -- it's just food coloring.
• Q - If the liquor is fake, then how do I know if I made the drink right?
• A - We do not have to taste a drink to know if it was made properly. There are many factors involved in preparing a cocktail, i.e.: glass, ingredients, ounces, garnishes, ice/no ice, shaken/stirred.
• Q - How often do you start new classes?
• A - We start new classes every two weeks. Unlike other schools that will start new students every Monday, or even daily, we feel it is important for each class to start at the same point.
• Q - Do you offer a flexible class schedule?
• A - Yes, students can choose any combination of morning, afternoon, evening or weekend classes.
• Q - What if I cannot make it exactly on time?
• A - Most of our students are dealing with rush hour problems and/or school/home/work related problems. You will not miss any information, just a little practice time, which can be made up at any time.
• Q - What if there is a day I cannot make it at all, can I make that class up?
• A - Yes, any missed class can be made up another day.
• Q - At the end of the course, if I do not feel confident, can I come back for extra practice, and if so, is there a fee for that?
• A - We offer all of our students unlimited practice time and FREE refresher classes at any time.
• Q - How much can I expect to earn as a bartender?
• A - The average bartender earns $4.00 -$8.00 per hour plus tips. As a new bartender, you should expect to earn between $100.00-$200.00 per shift, in tips, which will vary depending on the bartender, the location, the day, and the time of year.
• Q - How soon can I get a bartending job after graduation?
• A - That depends on each student and their motivation. The day you graduate, we will start assisting you with job placement. We have even sent many students on interviews before they have completed the course.

Mix 'em Up has three convenient bartending schools throughout New Jersey. Find the one nearest you and visit today!

Linden

355 West St. Georges Ave
Linden, NJ 07036
908-925-6499

• 2 miles from Routes 1 and 9
• 2 miles from Garden State Parkway
• 3 miles from NJ Turnpike
• 5 miles from Woodbridge Mall
• Less than 20 minutes from Rutgers, Seton Hall, Kean, Union County College
• Less than 30 minutes from Jersey City, New Brunswick, Plainfield, Red Bank, Manhattan, Staten Island

Verona

340 Bloomfield Ave
Verona, NJ 07044
973-857-0200

• 1 mile from Route 23
• 2 miles from Route 280
• 3 miles from Garden State Parkway
• 4 miles from Routes 3 and 46
• 5 miles from Willowbrook Mall
• Less than 15 minutes from Montclair State, Seton Hall, Bloomfield and Caldwell Colleges
• Less than 30 minutes from Morristown, Secaucus, Rockaway, Pompton Lakes

Flemington

14 Fulper Rd
Flemington, NJ 08822
908-782-6001

• 1 mile from Routes 202, 31, 12, and 523
• 7 miles from Routes 78 and 22
• 8 miles from Route 206
• Less than 15 minutes from Raritan Valley CC, Hillsborough, Clinton, Bucks County
• Less than 30 minutes from Bridgewater, Princeton, Trenton, New Hope (PA)

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Ask about our "Bring a Buddy" discount. Group rates available.

We offer unlimited practice time for students (come in early, stay late, whatever works with your schedule) and you can even come back for free refresher classes at any time. We're confident in our bartender training program and in ensuring our students' success.

Additionally, we offer a referral program. More than 85% of our students enroll due to referrals, and if you can refer your friends or family to us, you will receive a $25 tuition reimbursement check for each student you send our way.

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• Bartending Academy: Linden
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• Liquid Blendz Bartending School: Roselle
• Top Shelf Bartending School: New Brunswick
• Stir 'em Up: Bayonne & East Brunswick
• NJ Bartenders Association: Montclair & New Brunswick
• Bottoms Up Bartending: Montclair
• Behind Bars Bartending School: Clark
• Straight Up Bartending Academy: Hoboken
• National Bartenders Association: Rahway